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Tree at the end of my street -fall color- nature's incredible design.

Unpack the Rat’s costume: a novelist

October 31, 2011by unpacktherat 1 Comment

I have fallen behind in my de-cluttering of useless stuff, the junk in the garage, etc…. and now I am about to write a novel.  I still have no clue […]

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accomplishment, challenging, change, clutter, growth, habits, life

Back on the Mat

October 29, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

Thanks to a dear friend, and a couple on-line friends, I am back on the mat. I started again last two nights ago and hopefully I will never stop my […]

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accomplishment, change, choice, exercise, growth, soul, spirit

Re-wire your brain – light up your life.

October 28, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

It’s time.  This time, not next time, right now and right where ever you are. (Please know I am addressing myself as well.) No more excuses. Change your mind and […]

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accomplishment, challenging, change, choice, clutter, emotional, exercise, growth, habits, letting go, life, spirit

I’m going to let you in on a little secret.

October 27, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

Usually I would keep my business to myself, but I am tired of that.  We put an offer in on a house.  There is a tiny sticky issue.   The […]

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change, choice, emotional, family, fear, money, Uncategorized
I could be a drug addict.

I could be a drug addict.

October 26, 2011by unpacktherat 2 Comments

Magically, some how I was able to paint, raise children, work, clean, list paintings to sell, walk the dogs and go shopping, carpool kids, plan vacations, watch sporting events, join […]

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change, choice, difficult, economy, emotional, fear, sadness, stress

Breaking Holiday Dread.

October 24, 2011by unpacktherat 1 Comment

It’s October, and the pressure is already mounting.  We all know what’s around the corner.  The holidays.  The days we smile and laugh and share good times with those we […]

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challenging, choice, emotional, family, stress
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How many journals does it take to screw in a light bulb?

October 21, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

The answer: zero. A brand new journal sat before me.  I longed to pour my heart out on the pages so that some day I could see where I had […]

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change, choice, emotional, fear, habits, lessons, letting go, moving on, Uncategorized
Typical media and political spin - This is the laugh at you stage. Discount the message and maybe it will go awys.

I am the 99%

October 20, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

I am the 99%. And I am proud of each and every person who has taken their time to express themselves.  A message such as this would have gone nowhere […]

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accomplishment, change, choice, consumerism, Uncategorized
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What is the key?

October 19, 2011by unpacktherat 2 Comments

I am forcing myself to get back on track and I am mentally trying to re-charge my journey to living better with less. What I didn’t expect were the results […]

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change, choice, difficult, habits, lessons, Uncategorized

Faith in Not Knowing.

October 18, 2011by unpacktherat Leave a comment

Time to sort my situations.  Laugh out loud at myself.  I am tired of sorting.  I’m tired of stuff. Anyway, there is a “situation” that I do not like.  Details […]

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choice, emotional, growth, lessons, spirit

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